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Getting Ready for the Holiday Season: 10 Essential Tips for Makers
The year is already half over, and even though it is as hot as blazes outside, it’s not too early to start thinking about the fall and holiday craft show season. As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it’s time to gear up for the most wonderful time of the year: the fall and holiday gift-giving season. The economy is challenging, but 2023 is when more people are looking for handmade treasures and heartfelt creations, making this the perfect opportunity for crafters to showcase their skills and generate sales. However, to make the most of this bustling season, meticulous preparation is key. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of product selection, supply management, and offer ten indispensable tips to help you navigate the holiday selling season at craft shows.
Choosing the Right Wicks for Your Candles
For many, choosing the correct wick is the most confusing part about making your candles. So many wick choices are available with many different opinions on what wick is best, which can be very frustrating.
All About Coconut Apricot Wax!
Finally, a plant-based natural wax with a fragrance throw that will knock your socks off, hot and cold! This is the finest plant wax available and will not disappoint in a luxury candle line! We have been testing different Apricot wax blends for YEARS and knew we wanted to bring on a paraffin-free blend, and this one hit all of our wishes!
Soap Making Q & A
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Amazing Rosehip Lotion from Scratch
We immediately fell in love with this lotion the moment it hit our skin. The anti-aging properties of rosehip seed oil make your skin look and feel awesome immediately. Since rose hip is a dry oil (easily absorbed), it does not leave a sticky or greasy residue either. This recipe is super easy and makes a great final product. Give it a try and let us know how you like it!
How to Make Bath Bombs
Bath bombs have been a personal luxury favorite for years and they couldn’t be more popular right now. There are so many different combinations and styles you can make – the possibilities are endless! Bath bombs can be super frustrating too, getting them to mold properly, not turn to dust after drying, packaging etc. They take a bit of practice, but once you get a formula and technique that works for you there will be a lot less frustration. A few tips and tricks of the trade are listed too that will help your success rate. Have fun!
How to Make Air Freshener Shapes
Our air freshener paper and shapes are easy to use and can be decorated with paint, marker, pen, ink, candle dye, embossed, heat transferred, stained etc. The possibilities are endless!
How to Make Aroma Beads
A great alternative to burning candles! These beads absorb up to 30% oil and last longer than water based bead air fresheners. Aroma Beads are easy to make and will not shrink or grow mold. I really like them in my car, as a decorative accent to silk flower arrangements, inside a lace sachet, in drawers or closets or anywhere that accumulates stale air. Use with our liquid candle dyes and fragrances oils.
How to Make Firestarters
Firestarters are a fun, easy project to make and a great way to use up leftover wax from other projects. Firestarters sell for anywhere from $.50 to $1.00 each and since you are basically using your leftovers, the profits can be very high for you.
How to Make Wax Bark Melts
If you haven’t already entered the wax melt market, it’s something you may not want to ignore much longer. Wax melts are an eco-friendly (especially when made with soy wax) and safe home fragrance trend that is here to stay. The global wax melt market was estimated at $2 billion in 2015 and expected to reach $6.13 billion by 2025!
How to Make Tealights
Basic Tealights are simple to make! Tealights are a great way for customers to sample your fragrances, give away free to promote your business and use up leftover wax so it's not wasted!
How to Make Gel Candles
Basic Gel Candles are easy to make and attract everyone's attention with the vibrant colors and translucent gel!
How to Make Container Candles
Container candles are one of the easiest yet most versatile candles you can make. There are all types of jars, crocks, ceramics, concrete and glass that you can pour candles into. Look for jars or containers with wide enough necks so that the flame does not extinguish while you are burning your candle due to lack of air.
Welcome to Our Blog!
Welcome to our new blog! We are passionate, love what we do, and hope to become an important part of your journey! We always have fun things going on here and are excited to share them with you.
Fragrance Oil Blending Basics
Blending oils is fun but can be tricky, and sometimes the results are not what you expect. Use blotters to get a basic creation and then work in small batches so you aren't wasting oils and getting unexpected results. Mixing oils is like cooking with spices, add what you want, add more if necessary. Some scents smell great on their own but don't mix well, while some scents maybe not so pleasant on their own but then develop when other aromas are added to them. Some scents disappear when introduced to other oils. The good thing is there really isn't a right or wrong to blending fragrances since it's a personal preference. Be creative and have fun with it and of course like everything else - you will get better with practice.